Wanna buy » Sport Bike to Multistrada

[jokawood]

I have been riding sport bikes for a few years now and the think I love about them is how they handle on the roads, but you pay a price in comfort. I have been reading a lot about the Multistrada and how the ergonomics are a hell of a lot better than a sport bike and how it still performs on par with sport bikes. Is the Multi a worth replacement? Can I still go canyon carving in the mountians and still have enough back left to get home?

[kneepuck - Moderator]

That is exactly why 80% of us got this bike! Remember it is still a Ducati with all it's lovable quirks. So if you are coming from a Japanese inline four you may have some italian'izing.

[Polduci 2005 1000S DS (Black)]

Hello,
I've had been riding on a DUC 996, and replaced it for a MTS 1000sDS.
The Multi is heaven on earth to be riding on. Good sit position, and magnificant to take a corner.


I have no regrets that i had sold my 996.

(excuse me for my bad english, i'm from Belgium)

+ What a nice ass on the Multi +

[jokawood]

Well, I am 27 and ride a Triumph Daytona 600 now. My first bike was a Buell XB9R which I loved to the day I crashed it. I don't care much for top speed, but LOVE the corners. I was cosidering a Buell XB12S and wanted to know more about the Multi.

[Tee-Dub]

Hold out for the new Triumph Daytona 675!

I have longer than average legs and the Multistrada was easier on my knees, but it actually hurt my lower back. On a sport bike the weight is off your back, but the knees are cramped. On the Multi with an upright seating position, all the weight is now placed on your lower back. Something to consider if you have back problems, like most homo sapiens over the age of 30.

[Brad Morrell 2004 1000 DS (Red)]

I bought a Daytona 955i a few days ago. The power is a great treat, however, the multi is hands down more enjoyable for everything but WFO runs which is 5% of everyday street duty.
I don't have any "buyers remorse" but if I could keep one, it would be the Duc.

[jokawood]

That is one of the reasons I won't get a cruiser now, my lower back. I am in pretty good shape and I think my muscles and stuff will hold out for a long time, but I don't want to put the weight all on my lower back. The Daytona 675 looks like an awesome bike, but I would like something I can get on and just ride forever, or atleast until my wife comes looking for me. Triumphs are great, but there is just something there for all of us non Ducati experienced folk that just draws us to the sexy Italian. Don't know what it is, but the Duc is something of a force of nature. Here is the video link that made me want a Multi in the first place. It has an awesome sound track.

http://www.pinguinracingteam.net/home.htm

scroll down until you see the picture of the Multi

[Mich748R 2020 1260 Enduro (Red)]

He there jokawood and Tee-Dub,

I hear the remarks about the lower back.

On the Multi with an upright seating position, all the weight is now placed on your lower back. Something to consider if you have back problems, like most homo sapiens over the age of 30.

To prevent this, I always ride with a back protector. This will straighten my back and take the pressure away, plus it is a safety aspect. After riding on the race track and after some crashes I will never ride without them anymore.

Consider that as an option.

Cheers,

[BikerRN 2006 620 (Red)]

The Multistrada is a Sportbike with "Real-World" ergonomics.

I keep up or beat my friends on 1000 in-line 4 Jap bikes through the twisties. It corners great and won't leave you hurting after an hour in the saddle.

Try a Multi and I think you will love it. I've had so many people stop and ask me about my bike, much like when I had my Harley. I love it and I love talking to people when I stop at a gas station or convieniance store.

Take care, ride safe and have fun. Life is too short not to.

[gixxer]

hi all

go read this (my post is under "whome"

http://www.onewheeldrive.net/index.php? ... Itemid=126


response

http://www.onewheeldrive.net/index.php? ... 57&catid=6

chow

[kenguru 2005 1000S DS (Black)]

I ride a 600RR, and bought a Multi 1000 recently. Altough I had only few hundred km ridden with the Multi, it did not fully convinced me. It's very easy to ride, as well as the Honda, but even more relaxing. The brakes are nice, but the suspension is less "accurate", more bouncing and moving. It's probably only something to get used to, I don't worry about. Power is down, no crazy rush on the last few 1000 rpm, but this I expected. So overall, I still not decided which one to sell springtime. Two different worlds they are, both are excellent in their territory. Maybe I keep both .

[Habanero 2006 1000S DS]

I ride a 600RR, and bought a Multi 1000 recently. Altough I had only few hundred km ridden with the Multi, it did not fully convinced me. It's very easy to ride, as well as the Honda, but even more relaxing. The brakes are nice, but the suspension is less "accurate", more bouncing and moving. It's probably only something to get used to, I don't worry about. Power is down, no crazy rush on the last few 1000 rpm, but this I expected. So overall, I still not decided which one to sell springtime. Two different worlds they are, both are excellent in their territory. Maybe I keep both .

Sounds like you need to get your suspension dialed in a bit....out of the box they tend to be quite stiff and bouncy..

[kenguru 2005 1000S DS (Black)]

I think so, but at this moment there is 30cm of snow covers everything . So I keep reading instead of tweaking!

[Habanero 2006 1000S DS]

Here is where I have my front end settings..

Rebound Dampening: 2 clicks in from full out

Preload: 4.5-5 lines showing

Compression dampening: 1 rotation out from full in.

when I got my bike the Rebound dampening and Preload were way off, making for a very rough ride.

[wayward - Moderator 2004 1000 DS (Black)]

He there jokawood and Tee-Dub,

I hear the remarks about the lower back.

On the Multi with an upright seating position, all the weight is now placed on your lower back. Something to consider if you have back problems, like most homo sapiens over the age of 30.

To prevent this, I always ride with a back protector. This will straighten my back and take the pressure away, plus it is a safety aspect. After riding on the race track and after some crashes I will never ride without them anymore.

Consider that as an option.

Cheers,

As a long time dirt bike rider, I usually wear a kidney belt when I ride just out of force of habit. When I don't wear it, I can definately feel the difference in my lower back after a long ride. I have been thinking about getting an armored back protector to replace the kidney belt for street use. Any advice on brands and models?